The Benefits of Girls State · 6/6/2018 · resume. Many girls I have had the honor to talk to...

June 6, 2018 • Volume 12, Issue 3 • Tucson, Arizona

Today is going to be hot and we have lots of walking to do. Please remember to drink lot of water, wear a hat or take an

umbrella if you have one and stay cool. STAY HYDRATED!

DPS, FBI, County Sheriff, and moreIn Cholla city things are getting excit-

ing as citizens begin to work on their cam-paigns for county and state offices. The cor-ridors of floor eight have been a flutter of campaign activities, from poster making to canvassing.

One County Sheriff hopeful from Supai county, Madison Miller, was lucky enough to have a Department of Public Safety (DPS) Officer, Mrs. McMullen as her Cholla City advisor.

This knowledgeable resource was cru-cial for Miller as she worked on her post-ers. She was able to discuss the roles and responsibilities of those involved in public safety and law enforcement. Of this advice

Miller said, “I was able to incorporate a seven-pointed sheriff star in honor of my counselor who daily wears a seven pointed DPS badge.”

This inspirational mentor has been a great role model for Madison Miller who is looking forward to a career in the FBI.

The significance of the seven-pointed star that can be found on Miller’s posters is not negligible. Each point of the star cor-responds to a time on a clock and a quality. • 11 o’clock is justice• 1 o’clock is undaunted• 3 o’clock is service• 5 o’clock is trust• 6 o’clock is integrity

• 7 o’clock is courtesy• 9 o’clock is empathy

All together, these key points form the acronym, and word, justice, a central trait of DPS. Additionally, the Arizona DPS motto is courteous vigilance, something that would be an important trait in a county sheriff.

Madison Miller’s interest in a career at the FBI has been instrumental in her choice of Girls State offices. She is currently the Cholla City elections committee inspector and as previously discussed, is running for County Sheriff. Best of luck to Madison and all Girls State candidates in their elec-tions and future fields.

LouisaGilbert & Bricell Moreno Cholla City Reporters

Clearly Girls State is a wonderful oppor-tunity and honor for girls across the coun-try to participate in. When speaking to girls about the traits they showed to get here the answers were outstanding. Words like involvement, leadership, confidence, and investment flowed off their lips.

What was even more impressive were the answers in response to my question… “How does your involvement in Girls State benefit you for your future?” Many differ-ent answers showed how there are so many benefits from political to social skills.

Berna from Yucca City expressed how happy she was to make new friends, build on skills such as leadership, and prepare her for her future.

Mikella from Ocotillo said this was a

great introduction and explanation to the functions of government.

Grace from Sycamore said she said this experience is further expanding her inter-est in government issues, and helps her to improve her people skills. She extended her answer to say how much she appreciates getting to know girls with similar interests and political identities.

Emmalee from Yucca says she appreci-ates having things actually explained to her about a political process unlike poor sum-marizing at school.

Other girls said similar things and elabo-rated on the different skills that apply to them individually. Confidence, bonding with new people, understanding the gov-ernment system, and working on human

relations are all things we gain from Girls State.

However, it’s also important to recog-nize the memories we will make and share with the girls surrounding us. We need to understand Girls State has so much more to offer than just a good addition to a college resume.

Many girls I have had the honor to talk to have loved bonding and sharing memories within just the first day. Decorating doors, making chants, picking a mascot, having a rally, voting for new friends, and meeting new people is just a few things we have done so far.

On behalf of myself and all the girls at Girls State, I believe it’s fair to say we can’t wait for the rest of the week.

The Benefits of Girls StateAbbeySpiek Yucca City Reporter

2ARIZONA GIRLS STATE INDEPENDENT JUNE 6,2018

is published daily by American Legion AuxiliaryArizona Girls StatePenny Maklary, DirectorShannon Mead, Editor

2018 Girls State Reporters Isha Paode - IronwoodMaria Cook - IronwoodLaya Reddy - Palo VerdeNicole Ursprunger - Palo VerdeAlexis DeStefano - JuniperTiffany Turinsky - JuniperJaeda Hart - PinonMadalyn Fredman - PinonMersadez Bowen - OcotilloJaalah Engle - OcotilloRuth Naygaka - MimosaEllen Napolitano - MimosaLouisa Gilbert - ChollaBricell Moreno - ChollaAbigayle Mazzocco - ManzanitaTia Tuttle - ManzanitaCatherine James - ManzanitaElizabeth Figueroa - YuccaAbbie Spiek - YuccaLeilani Wesley - SaguaroKalena Oorlog - SaguaroMadison Brown - MesquiteIsabella Bayer - MesquiteAlexis Jackson - SycamoreAlexandria Smith - Sycamore© Copyright, 2018 Arizona Girls State

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Mythical ..................... page 2

Cliche ..................... page 3The art of food

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The anticipation leading up to Girls State is both a mythical and nerve wracking thing that seems to encapsulate the minds of every attendee eager to arrive. The girls of Juniper and Manzanita recounted experiencing thoughts of nerves tangled with excite-ment during their arrival to Girls State. However, upon stepping foot into their cities, many girls began to feel new ideas and feel-ings arise.

Within the first night of arriv-ing, there were many things learned about the government and the way we perceive politics today. Girls State also began to provide something else according

to these girls -- an opportunity to step out of their comfort zones, hear perspectives other than their own, and understand themselves better.

The first thing the girls of Juniper started with was meet-ing potential lifelong friends and noting the fun-filled schedule that has helped educate us all so much. While the girls of Manza-nita elaborated on the educational opportunities and growth Girls State creates that permits each girl to push themselves a little out of their comfort zone. The girls of Sycamore added to Girls State as being a community of young girls that show support and friendship

towards each other, even in com-petition. Additionally, the girls of Sycamore talked about Girls State being extremely civically engag-ing and educational.

All the girls managed to speak on how important the perspec-tive of others and how this camp promotes a healthy discussion on each individual’s views. Girls State has even changed girls per-spectives so much as to help them recognize the way that each indi-vidual thinks. Overall, Girls State promotes the values of being civi-cally engaged and creating new lifelong friends. Girls State shows the promise and start of a legend-ary adventure!

AbigayleMazzocco Special Assignments Reporter

Mythical and nerve wracking

As the citizens from Paiute County file into the county court house, excited chatter fills the air. Today, citizens throughout the state learn about the workings of the county government and prepare to campaign for county offices.

The day begins with a presenta-tion from Lisa Matthews, Assis-tant to County Administrator, Pima County. She informs citi-zens of the importance of county government and what roles they can play in their own counties.

Citizens then report to their county courthouses, where they learn what each position in the county government entails and how they can run for these offices.

Federalists and Nationalists both work to ensure that they have a “full slate” of candidates and that everyone has all the necessary signatures to begin campaigning.

Two Paiute Country residents, Kathie Mota from the National-

ist party and Alaura Salter from the Federalist party, contributed what inspired them to run for a county office and what they hope to accomplish if they win.

Gaining a voice in Paiute County was a major inspiration behind Mota’s decision to run for the office of Paiute County sher-iff. “I chose to run for the county office because I want to take on a bigger role and I want to have a voice in our community. If I win, my main goal is to keep negativity out of our community,” said Mota.

Salter had similar motivations, focusing on promoting her party and encouraging a just and fair community. “I want to get more Federalists involved and into office. My main goal if I win is to maintain peace and justice in our county,” said Salter.

Both candidates have been working hard on campaigning everywhere they can, going table to table at dinner and promoting

their platforms and greeting other citizens at the county rally and “Meet the Candidate” event.

When asked about their cam-paign strategies, both recognized the importance of face-to-face interactions and personal connec-tions with the citizens of Paiute County, as well as citizens across the state.

Mota focused on sharing her experience personal attributes that make her well-suited for the office of county sheriff. “I’m talking to girls and telling them about the skills and experience I have.”

Salter has been campaigning similarly, focusing on meeting the citizens who will be voting. “I’ve been talking to everyone and meeting people personally,” said Salter.

With the first county elections tomorrow morning, candidates are enthusiastic and prepared for the results, and the county of Paiute is definitely in good hands.

Counting on the Counties: County Election PreparationIsabellaBayer & MadisonBrown Mesquite City Reporters

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Relatable RepresentativeTiffanyTurinsky Juniper City Reporter

As we all know on June 5, 2018 Mrs. Lisa Matthews had paid us all a visit. It was empowering to see a woman in such a position. Let’s go through a replay of her visit with us.

To begin with let’s all note that Mrs. Mat-thews is human just like the rest of us. She too has changed her career a number of times from wanting to become a journalist to the cyber battlefield of the Air Force. Finally she steered toward a strong female with a county position.

As inspiring as Mrs. Matthews is, she has taught us that your race and gender will NOT stop you from doing whatever it is that you love. You do you, boo, because we

all love you!During her presentation many of our

peers asked amazing questions, a few of which are listed below. Not all questions are word for word.

Question: What is the hardest part of your job?

Answer: Not being able ot give out the help that the people ask for.

Question: What is your passionate pro-posal and its effect?

Answer: Being able to teach more people how the different governments function.

Question: What is the best/favorite part of your job?

Answer: Watching Pima Vocational stu-dents evolve.

Some advice we were all blessed enough ot witness was to just know when to stop talking and start listening. A spicy quote we all enjoyed from Mrs. Williams was, “We need more women in the government..because we know how to think.”

Her skills and her speech had left us all in awe. Let’s hope she will come back for next years girls! Now, here is a thought:

“Your reward comes from when you see that you are truly serving your community and moving your people forward.” - Lisa Matthews

Breaking through the campus doors, the Federalist and Nationalist parties were ready for the riot ahead. A great political adversity was about to be broached: Who was better… the Nationalist or Federalist party?

Personally being on the Federalist PC board, my colleagues and I had the oppor-tunity to build a platform, spirit, and slate that would soon shape the candidates of the Federalist Party.

Standing out there united with firm believers just as you was empowering! The first day of Girls State consisted of many long meetings where some may have

thought “What did we get ourselves into?” However these type of interactive activities engage us to be involved in this mythical state government.

First, our state chairman gave a motivat-ing speech basically saying we NEED to fill these subsequent positions, as well as be social because this is a once in a life-time opportunity. Our leader’s energy was addictive and heartened us to spread the buoyancy of the Federalist party.

Here in Sycamore, Federalists entirely filling our city spots, helped spread the influence of the righteous Federalists. We hold a high reputation in being a Federal-

ist city and hope to obtain that on the State level. Great pride is held in our daily city meetings and when we campaign for politi-cal positions. Our goal is to not only make our city known, but to be next year’s state capitol.

Excitingly, State elections are awaiting and we are positive that Federalists will occupy many if not all State positions!! We got this and have faith in our party. Always remember, Fed 4 H. I. P. E., Fed4Ed, and vote for us! We, Sycamore reporters, prom-ise to suffuse you with the newest and most accurate news of this political election. See you soon!

With county and state elections fast approaching, the girls at Girls State are scrambling for ideas on how to present themselves as the best possible candidate for a variety of government jobs. Unfortu-nately, solely focusing on the goal of win-ning a temporary and theoretical election is detrimental to the Girls State experience.

Here are some tips on how to campaign genuinely and hopefully achieve your goals throughout the week!

1. Talk to people. As many people as you can. More than you think you can!

With around 300 girls sharing such a small space on the University of Arizona, there is bound to be someone you haven’t talked to yet.

Moreover, everyone here has so many indi-

vidual talents and experiences, as evident by the excellent conversations between sister cities Saguaro and Cholla on Monday night. In addition to possibly learning that someone has identical scars on both feet from different instances, another has a miniature dog that can jump 4 feet into the air, and another can speak four different languages, you will also be able to establish real, genuine connections with voting citizens.

2. Show that you care. Much of campaign strategy has to do with communication and portraying yourself in a relatable light.

Saguaro Mayor Anna Bruen has this technique down, but more than that, she genuinely cares about her city, as was obvious when she paraded the halls with a case of water bottles and persistently urged

every girl to take one. Simply caring about the other citizens

can go a long way! After all, would you want to elect a governor that only wants your votes, or one who genuinely cares about your well being?

Giving a simple compliment to another girl can brighten her day, as well as show that you care about and value others!

3. Be yourself. While the Girls State experience has the power to shape your future, it shouldn’t completely change who you are as a person! Don’t try to embody someone you’re not just to garner approval that won’t matter at the conclusion of the week. Being genuine and enjoying your personal experience is the only true way to ensure success after the polls have closed.

Cliche (but valuable) Campaign TipsKalenaOorlog Saguaro City Reporter

The Battle of the PartiesAlexandriaSmith & AlexisJackson Sycamore City Reporters


Let the campaigning begin! Yesterday was a hectic day with an abundance of positions to run for and an abundance of voters to talk to. Many girls were busy bees acquiring sig-natures, making posters, and talking to fellow citizens. The top positions are even more challenging to obtain.

However, one girl from Saguaro City is accepting the challenge. Lorelei St. Clair is running for Arizona Girls State’s Secretary of State. She is an enthusiastic citizen and has been hard at work to make her name known.

What makes Lorelei St. Clair qualified for this presti-gious position? “Secretary of State is my niche”, she states, which she then bbacks with her numerous leadership positions.

Lorelei is president of the

creative writing club, vice president of her junior civi-tan group, and secretary of the National Honor Society. “I’m good at internal relations. I’m good at getting people what they want when they want it. I’m good at communicating.”

She is also an art director, which she states spans more than just making art. “It entails you to communicate with a group”. she said.

Lorelei also has a great fond-ness for Girls State. “I love the people here. We are so like-minded.” Now, what is this excited candidate planning to do if elected for Secretary of State? “I’m looking forward to making Girls State the best it can be.”

Sounds like Lorelei St. Clair is a worthy candidate with the leadership, passion, and desire to make Girls State shine.

We all know the feeling of hunger in our stomachs before a meal. And I’m sure we are all familiar with the dreaded wait-ing time to eat here at girls state. Thankfully the girls in Manza-nita, as well as across the state, have found a genius way to pass this time joyfully.

It all started the first night at dinner when the girls found out the tablecloths were made of paper. Slowly but surely pens, pencils and markers started to

appear. From inspiring quotes, to mermaids, to the American flag tablecloths were covered in artwork. At the hands of hunger-inspired girls art was born.

Every girl has a unique style ready to be portrayed. Whether it’s drawing Snails like Cath-erine James, or stars like Cecelia Alcantar. Some girls even started playing games of tic-tac-toe.

This artistic expansion has helped the girls of Manzanita realize talent in various form.

The art of foodTiaTuttle Manzanita City Reporter

Saguaro Citizen Running for Secretary of StateLeilaniWesley Saguaro City Reporter

Today is going to be hot and we have lots of walking to do. Please remember to drink lot of water, wear a hat or take an

umbrella if you have one and stay cool. STAY HYDRATED!


Monday the cities of Ocotillo and Mes-quite met together to get to know each other as sister cities. They went around the circle and all said their names, where they are from, and a fun fact about themselves.

Some fun facts that were shared included being able to recite fifty elements of the periodic table, being an arm’s length away from an alligator (with picture proof), and making it to Nationals for cheer.

They bonded and connected so well and were so blessed with the opportunity to get to know each other.

The city of Ocotillo handed out hand written notes to a member of the sister city,

while the city of Mesquite gave out candy to their respective sister city.

Halle in the city of Ocotillo said “It was cool to be able to get to know other peoples stories and I love being able to have other people to say hi to in the hallways!”.

Many people in the Ocotillo community are pumped and ready to campaign for county and state offices for the continuing day.

During the rest of the night when Oco-tillo had returned to their floor they got to spend some quality time with the beautiful and amazing JC’s. Everyone enjoyed the time bonding as well as, giggling and play-ing a new game called “ha.”

When taking a whole recap of the day as a whole it was enjoyable to be able to spend time and bond with like-minded people. In the meantime the girls of Ocotillo look forward to the days to come and getting to gain knowledge or a better understanding on many broad topics.

While experiencing and understanding all of what the advisors had said, we broke for lunch and were told to deeply think about what we would highly consider running for.

The reason for suggesting that was sought to want people for positions that would truly benefit us as an individual and also our county as a whole.

Late Night AdventuresJaalahEngle & MersadezBowen Ocotillo City Reporters


Posters flood the halls in the county of Supai (enter supai cheer), and girls reach out to new faces as elections approach. Any-where you walk a friendly smile greets you and maybe says hello. Introductions leave people happy but confused.

It is difficult for one to remember all the friendly faces much less the names that go along with them. It is amazing to see all of the different slogans and methods used, along with meeting the wonderful girls par-ticipating this week.

Mini flyers are handed out, even paper hearts are passed around in a desperate attempt to catch the eye of fellow candi-

dates so your name will be on their ballot. Slogans like “Go to the poll vote for

Nicole” rings in people’s ears and girls like Laya Reddy says she was “Born Reddy to lead”. Girls in my home city scream out, “Payton Liles will go the Miles”, “Sarah Bailey will keep the peace daily”, “Kari Harper, no one sharper”, and “Let the will of the people bloom, vote for Emily Blum”.

Ladies walk around with signs hanging from their necks while others tape paper to their backs. The hour meet and greet was very successful from my point of view.

It allowed many girls to form bonds with

people they would otherwise never meet. Cleverness throughout our state has further proves why these truly intelligent and cre-ative girls made it to this week. It’s all very humbling and shows us just how difficult it is to stretch your name out to just under 300 people.

It’s difficult to imagine spreading your name in confidence to a whole state. The campaigning process is teaching the del-egates from Girls State one of the most important aspects of government as well as leaving us with new friends and hopefully a few more memories.

It is widely acknowledged that the sum-mers in Arizona are brutally hot. Many people often underestimate the power of Mother Nature and her effects, later suffer-ing the excruciating consequences.

While it’s relatively chilly in the dorms, the sun is still beating down outside. And although there isn’t a whole lot of time spent outside, the walk to and from build-ings throughout the week can leave oppor-tunity for sunburn.

Given said circumstances, it can be easy to “forget” to stay hydrated and protect

ones skin. Hydration plays a vital role in the mainte-

nance of bodily health, and dehydration can have both physical and psychological effects.

The first sign of dehydration is thirst— so if you’re thirsty you’re already dehy-drated! Some other signs and symptoms of dehydration include (but are not limited to): dry mouth, decreased urine output, headache, dry skin, dizziness or lighthead-edness, vomiting, etc.

Never hesitate to tell someone if you or another girl suspects dehydration. Dehy-

dration is a serious issue and can even lead to a medical emergency.

While here at Girls State, it may be a good idea to avoid things such as caffeine, foods/drinks that have a lot of sodium, large amounts of sugar, excessive consumption of poor food. Some things that can promote health and hydration are a well-balanced diet, water, low-sugar juices, milk, fruit, etc.

Please remember to drink water and other fluids, make smart food choices, and wear sunscreen in order to stay in optimal shape while here at Girls State.

Campaigns In Process!!!AbbieSpiek Yucca City Reporter

Girls State SafetyMadalynFredman & JaedaHart Pinon City Reporters

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